Santosh Store

If you are waiting at the bus stand in Ahmednagar or staying across the road at the Duwa Hotel, you have probably seen Santosh Store. We are right there on Newasa Road. It is not a very big shop, but we manage to fit a lot of things onto the shelves. We sell soap, snacks, and basic groceries that people need every day. Many people stop in while they are waiting for their bus, looking for a cold drink or a bit of food for their trip. I spend most of my day behind the counter, talking to the people from the neighborhood and helping travelers find what they are looking for. It gets really crowded in the evenings when everyone is coming home from work. The shelves are often a bit messy because people are always moving things around, but we know where everything is kept. We don't have a lot of staff, just me and some family members who take turns helping out. Sometimes the delivery trucks block the narrow road while we are unloading, and that causes a bit of a fuss with the traffic. We try to keep things simple and just provide the things the local community needs. It is not a fancy supermarket, just a regular shop where you can get your daily supplies. We see many different faces every day and we enjoy hearing the news from around the area. It keeps the day interesting and the work feels meaningful to us.